Standart formats for terms of reference

These standard formats are for use in preparing Terms of Reference for the following studies : the water resources country study, the pre-feasibility, the feasibility and the evaluation studies. They are based on the logical framework and provides an outline of the approach and the issues for study.

The standard format should be used to prepare the detailed Terms of Reference fro individual country studies in each case filling in and describing the specific requirements. The text in the shaded boxes will assist in identifying the individual requirements for each study.It would be stressed that clear formulation will help ensure that all relevant issues are considered, thus enabling informed decision making.

The Terms of Reference are to be drawn up by the EC Unit/delegation in collaboration with the partner country.